1. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

2. What is the main function of the male reproductive system? To produce ______________ (sperm) by meiosis To deliver ____________ To produce male sex ________________

3. What is the basic anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system? testes _______________ epididymis vas deferens seminal vesicle prostate gland urethra _______________

4. Do Now Sequence the path that sperm follow in leaving the human body. ___ urethra and penis ___ testes ___ vas deferens ___ prostate gland and seminal vesicle ___ epididymis Explain the function of at least three of these structures Answer the following questions in your science notebooks.

5. What is the main function of the female reproductive system? To produce gametes (__________) by meiosis To accept male gametes (__________) To nourish and develop __________________ To produce female sex ______________

6. What is the basic anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system? ______________ fallopian tubes uterus cervix _______________

7. What is fertilization? _____________is the union of a sperm cell and an egg cell to form a _________________. Occurs in upper third of Fallopian tube Only ____________ sperm can fertilize an egg

8. What cellular processes make it all happen? ____________or the increase in the number of cells. _________________ or the arrangement of the cells into specific organs. _________________or the specialization of cells to perform specific tasks and functions.

9. What is implantation? Zygote divides several times to form a hollow ball of cells called a ______________. More cellular divisions result in a ______________, a ball of cells with a large fluid cavity. Blastocyst burrows into the lining of the uterus during _________________.

10. What happens after implantation? Implanted blastocyst gradually sorts itself into three layers forming a ______________. All the organs and tissues of the embryo will be formed from these three layers by cell differentiation.

11. What is neurulation? _________________is the development of the nervous system. Neural folds create neural tube. One end of the neural tube will develop into the brain, the other end develops into the ______________ cord.

12. What are some important extraembryonic structures? A.________________is the structure through which the mother nourishes the embryo B._______________ cord contains arteries and veins that carry blood between the embryo and the placenta C C. ________________sac is a membrane that surrounds the embryo D. Amniotic ______________keeps cushions the embryo from injury and keeps it moist

13. What are the major milestones of the first trimester? All organ systems begin to form (cell differentiation) ____________system begins forming Heart begins ______________ Embryo begins to move Ears, _______________, and teeth buds are formed

14. What are the major milestones of the second trimester? Mostly ____________ Fetal skeleton forms Mother can feel the _______________mo ves Fetus can now hear. Hair forms on the _______________

15. What are the major milestones of the third trimester? Fetus turn into a _________________ position. Fat is deposited beneath the skin A greasy substance forms on the fetus skin. Lungs mature ______________ can see light and react to sounds.

16. What is birth? Takes place about _______ weeks after fertilization Muscles in the vagina and cervix relax allowing them to enlarge _____________ contractions force fetus through birth canal Once umbilical cord is cut, baby functions _________________